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It is in the nature of scientists that they rarely agree on anything. Scientific reputations and careers are not made by agreeing with the general consensus but by disagreeing and by finding credible reasons for disagreeing.
However, a poll of scientists in different fields, conducted by Doran and Kendall Zimmerman in 2009, found that 97 per cent of those who published at least half of their peer-reviewed research in the climate field agreed that human activity was significant in changing global temperature. Anderegg et al., in 2010, similarly found that 97 per cent of actively publishing climate scientists went along with the international panels' consensus. Although each sample involved fewer than a hundred climate scientists, these are statistically significant sample sizes for the total population of climate scientists.
At the other extreme, Doran and Kendall Zimmerman found that only 47% of economic geologists (typically employed by oil companies and the like) concurred.
So, the scientists whom we would regard as the principal experts in the field of climate science are in strong agreement that global warming is a fact and that it is at least principally a result of human activity. Climate scientists agree strongly that global warming is the reason for rising sea levels but there is probably a greater diversity of views as to the effect of global warming on rainfall patterns and intense storm activity. Those scientists who work in other fields, typically where their employers have an interest in minimising the problem, are roughly divided on the issue of global warming.
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Do most scientists agree that there is conclusive evidence that carbon dioxide drives climate?
Yes, 97% of peer-reviewed climate scientists agree that there is conclusive proof that carbon dioxide is causing global warming, which is driving climate change.
How have astronomical conditions contributed to global climate changes?
They haven't. Scientists agree that global climate change is caused by human burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
What is man's role in global warming?
Humans are responsible for serious deforestation as well as the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). Climate scientists agree that this is what is causing global warming and climate change.
Why do scientists think that climate is changing?
Scientists can measure that the global temperature is rising. They know that rising temperatures will change the climate. Weather happens from day to day, but climate change takes longer, several years, or several decades before it becomes clear that it is happening. That is the situation now. Scientists know that rising temperatures will change the climate.
Do scientists think people affect climate change?
Yes climate scientists think that people are affecting climate change mostly from carbon emissions (from burning fossil fuels) and because we have destroyed the forests of the world that used to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Do most scientists agree that there is conclusive evidence that carbon dioxide drives climate?
Yes, 97% of peer-reviewed climate scientists agree that there is conclusive proof that carbon dioxide is causing global warming, which is driving climate change.
How have astronomical conditions contributed to global climate changes?
They haven't. Scientists agree that global climate change is caused by human burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
Why do climate scientists believe climate change is real and is of concern?
Climate scientists believe climate change is real and is of concern because they understand the science involved and the factors that contribute to the climate, what controls it, and what is happening that makes the climate change. They also see and understand how the climate is changing and why it is happening.
What is man's role in global warming?
Humans are responsible for serious deforestation as well as the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). Climate scientists agree that this is what is causing global warming and climate change.
What does earth's shifting have to do with climate change?
Absolutely nothing. Climate change is a big scam put on by dumb scientists.
Who is changing the climate?
We are! When we use our cars and waste energy, it all contributes to climate change! Most climate scientists agree that man is directly responsible for climate change. The two human activities are deforestation and burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, which releases carbon dioxide (CO2).
Why do scientists think that climate is changing?
Scientists can measure that the global temperature is rising. They know that rising temperatures will change the climate. Weather happens from day to day, but climate change takes longer, several years, or several decades before it becomes clear that it is happening. That is the situation now. Scientists know that rising temperatures will change the climate.
What type of scientist studies global warming?
Climate scientists and atmospheric scientists are the main experts studying global warming. There are many names for the different aspects of climate study.climatologist: scientists who study weather patterns and climate.meteorologist: scientists who study the weather and how it changes.oceanographers: scientists who study weather and climate based on what is happening in the world's oceans.biologists: scientists that study climate change based on how it is impacting animals.anthropologists: scientists who are studying people, and how climate change may affect our way of life as a civilized society
How does climate change affect hurricanes?
Scientists predict that climate change will lead to "weather events" that are more frequent and more severe.
What 5 things help scientists learn about climate change?
with technology
Do scientists think people affect climate change?
Yes climate scientists think that people are affecting climate change mostly from carbon emissions (from burning fossil fuels) and because we have destroyed the forests of the world that used to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Where have scientists found a very detailed and continuous record of Cenozoic climate change?
Scientists have been able to consistently record and uncover very detailed information regarding Cenozoic climate change by examining marine sediments.
